Medical, dental, law and other graduate and professional programs have big tuition bills. Some of these programs can cost $60-$70k or more each year.
So where to find the money you need:
Perkin Loans: available for graduate students with exceptional financial need. Maximum annual limit: $6,000 jump to loan chart for information
Fed Stafford Loans: get the maximum amount of federal Stafford loans as possible. The amount you can borrow each year: $20,500 jump to Stafford student loan information
Grad PLUS Loans: you can borrow up the full cost of your graduate program minus the available stafford loans amount and other financial aid received: view grad PLUS loan program
Private Loans: private student loans do not require federal filings and regulations. You can borrow up to $45,000 each academic year to pay for tuition, housing, books, computer, transportation and other: see loan limits
Grants: see if you qualify for any federal or school grants. Some professional programs may offer grant money: check your school
Scholarships: search for any scholarship money you can find. Every bit helps. Check with your school, community, and affiliated family organizations: view scholarship directory
